The 10 Winter Layering Fashion Essentials Every Woman Should Own

These layer-friendly fashion essentials are the building blocks of a solid, stylish wardrobe—10 gotta-have-'em pieces that will get you through even the coldest of cold-weather seasons. Read on for more outfit ideas than you could imagine.

Must-Have Layering Piece: Skinny Jeans

Choose a pair of skinny jeans in a goes-with-anything color like black or dark blue and you'll be in the clear. Running errands? Tuck them into a pair of boots. Lunch with the girls? Borrow a page from Ashley Madekwe's style playbook and wear them with ballet flats and a leather jacket. And if you're heading out for a night on the town, pointy-toe heels and a drapey top will be your go-to look.